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Utsavam - Festivals of Bharatavarsha

(Month names vary across different calendars. Festival days may vary across different parts of the country.

पौष (Pausha) - (Thai) (Makara) (Dec - Jan)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
शिशिर (Shishira) [Winter]	Makara Shankranti	Makara Shankranti (Pongal): Makara Shankranti is the harvest festival of India. Makara Shankranti falls on the first day when the Sun enters the Makara Rasi. This normally falls on middle of January every year.
शिशिर (Shishira) [Winter]	पौष पूर्णिमा (Pausha Poornima) (Dec - Jan)	Shakambhari Jayanti: Shakambhari Jayanti is the day which celebrates the appearance of Devi Shakambhari. Devi Shakambhari provided food to the hungry and vanquished demon Durgama. Shakambhari Jayanti falls on Pausha Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Shakambhari

माघ (Magha) - (Masi) (Kumbha) (Jan - Feb)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
शिशिर (Shishira) [Winter]	माघ शुक्लपक्ष पञ्चमी (Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami) (Jan - Feb)	Vasant Panchami - Saraswati Puja: Vasant Panchami is the day in which Devi Saraswati is worshipped. Vasant Panchami falls on the Magha Shukla Paksha Panchami. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Saraswati
शिशिर (Shishira) [Winter]	माघ शुक्लपक्ष सप्तमी (Magha Shukla Paksha Saptami) (Jan - Feb)	Ratha Saptami: Ratha Saptami is the day in which the Sun God (Surya deva) is worshipped. Ratha Saptami falls on the Magha Shukla Paksha Saptami. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Surya
शिशिर (Shishira) [Winter]	Thaipusam	Thaipusam: Thaipusam is a South Indian festival day which commemorates the occasion when Devi Parvati gave Murugan the Vel (Spear) to vanquish demon Soorapadman. Thaipusam falls on the day when the Pusam nakshatra is in ascendency on Poornima day in the Tamil month of Thai. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Murugan

फाल्गुन (Phalguna) - (Panguni) (Meena) (Feb - Mar)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	फाल्गुन कृष्णपक्ष चतुर्दशी (Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi) (Feb - Mar)	Maha Shivaratri: Maha Shivaratri is the night in which Lord Shiva is worshipped. Devotees keep awake all night during this auspicious time and worship the Lord. Maha Shivaratri falls on Phalguna Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	फाल्गुन पूर्णिमा (Phalguna Poornima) (Feb - Mar)	Holi: Holi is the festival of colours and has a special association with Sri Krishna. Holi falls on Phalguna Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Krishna

चैत्र (Chaitra) - (Chitthirai) (Mesha) (Mar - Apr)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	चैत्र शुक्लपक्ष तृतीया (Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya) (Mar - Apr)	Gangaur (Gauri Tritiya): Gangaur (Gauri Tritiya) is a festival celebrated specially in Rajasthan where women worship Devi Gauri. Gangaur starts on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Prathama and continues for several days. Gauri Tritiya falls on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Parvati
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	चैत्र शुक्लपक्ष तृतीया (Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya) (Mar - Apr)	Matsya Jayanti: Matsya Jayanti is the day which celebrates the appearance of Matsya Avatara of Lord Vishnu. Matsya Jayanti falls on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Tritiya. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	चैत्र शुक्लपक्ष नवमी (Chaitra Shukla Paksha Navami) (Mar - Apr)	Rama Navami: Rama Navami is the day in which the birth of Sri Rama is celebrated. Sri Rama is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sri Rama was born to king Dasharatha and queen Kaushalya in Ayodhya. Rama Navami falls on Chaitra Shukla Paksha Navami. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Rama
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	Panguni Uthiram	Panguni Uthiram: Panguni Uthiram is a South Indian festival day on which marriage ceremonies of many divine personages have taken place: Shiva - Parvati, Rama - Sita, Murugan - Deivanai etc. These marriage ceremonies are celebrated on many temples on this day. Panguni Uthiram falls on the day when the Uthiram nakshatra is in ascendancy on Poornima day in the Tamil month of Panguni. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva - Stotras of Devi Parvati - Stotras of Sri Rama - Stotras of Devi Sita
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	चैत्र पूर्णिमा (Chaitra Poornima) (Mar - Apr)	Hanuman Jayanti: Hanuman Jayanti is the day in which the birth of Bhakta Hanuman is celebrated. Bhakta Hanuman was born to mother Anjani through Vayu deva. Hanuman Jayanti falls on Chaitra Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Bhakta Hanuman
वसन्त (Vasanta) [Spring]	Chitra Poornima	Chitra Poornima: Chitra Poornima is a South Indian festival day in which the devotees pray to Chitragupta (assistant of Yama) and bathe in holy rivers and temple ponds to wash off their sins. Also, on this day, it is said that Indra Deva was redeemed of his sins at Madurai in the vicinity of a Shiva Lingam under a Kadamba tree. In remembrance of this event a Devendra Puja is observed in Madurai Meenakshi Temple. Chitra Poornima falls on Poornima in the Tamil month of Chitirai.

वैशाख (Vaishakha) - (Vaigasi) (Rishabha) (Apr - May)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	वैशाख शुक्लपक्ष तृतीया (Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Tritiya) (Apr - May)	Akshaya Tritiya: Akshaya Tritiya is the day in which the descent of River Ganga from Brahmaloka is celebrated. Akshaya Tritiya falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Tritiya. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Ganga
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	वैशाख शुक्लपक्ष तृतीया (Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Tritiya) (Apr - May)	Parashurama Jayanti: Parashurama Jayanti is the day in which the birth of Sri Parashurama is celebrated. Sri Parashurama is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sri Parashurama was born to sage Jamdagni and mother Renuka. Parashurama Jayanti falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Tritiya. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	वैशाख शुक्लपक्ष सप्तमी (Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Saptami) (Apr - May)	Ganga Saptami: Ganga Saptami or Jahnu Saptami is the day in which the release of River Ganga by Jahnu Muni is celebrated. Jahnu Muni drank the river Ganga when she inundated his sacrificial arena. Later on, the Muni released the river through his right ear. Ganga therefore came to be known as Jahnavi, or the daughter of Jahnu Muni. Ganga Saptami falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Saptami. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Ganga
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	वैशाख शुक्लपक्ष नवमी (Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Navami) (Apr - May)	Sita Navami: Sita Navami is the day in which the appearance of Devi Sita is celebrated. Devi Sita was found by king Janaka while ploughing the field for a yagna. Queen Sunayana is the mother of Devi Sita. Sita Navami falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Navami. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Sita
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	वैशाख शुक्लपक्ष चतुर्दशी (Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi) (Apr - May)	Narasimha Jayanti: Narasimha Jayanti is the day in which the appearance of Lord Narasimha is celebrated. Lord Narasimha is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Narasimha appeared from a pillar to kill demon Hiranyakashipu, and also prove the words of Prahlada true that Vishnu is everywhere, even in the pillar pointed out by Hiranyakashipu. Narasimha Jayanti falls on Vaishakha Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Narasimha
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	वैशाख पूर्णिमा (Vaishakha Poornima) (Apr - May)	Kurma Jayanti: Kurma Jayanti is the day in which the appearance of Kurma Avatara of Lord Vishnu is celebrated. Kurma Jayanti falls on Vaishakha Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu

ज्यैष्ठ (Jyaishtha) - (Aani) (Mithuna) (May - Jun)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	ज्यैष्ठ अमावास्या (Jyaishtha Amavasya) (May - Jun)	Vata Savitri Vrata: Vata Savitri Vrata is the day which remembers the incident of Savitri bringing back the life of Satyavan from Yama Deva. Married women observe fast and tie threads around Banyan trees praying for the long lives of their husbands. Vata Savitri Vrata falls on Jyaistha Amavasya.
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	ज्यैष्ठ शुक्लपक्ष दशमी (Jyaishtha Shukla Paksha Dashami) (May - Jun)	Ganga Dussehra: Ganga Dussehra is the day in which the descent of River Ganga on earth is celebrated. Ganga Dussehra falls on Jyaistha Shukla Paksha Dashami. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Ganga

आषाढ (Aashadha) - (Aadi) (Kataka) (Jun - Jul)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
वर्षा (Varsha) [Monsoon]	आषाढ शुक्लपक्ष द्वितीया (Aashadha Shukla Paksha Dwitiya) (Jun - Jul)	Jagannath Ratha Yatra: Jagannath Ratha Yatra is the famous car festival celebrated in Puri. Three rathas or chariots are well-decorated and houses the idols of Sri Jagannatha, Sri Balarama and Sri Subhadra. Thousands of people take part in this festival where the chariots are pulled and taken to Gundicha Temple, the aunt's house of the Lord. Jagannath Ratha Yatra falls on Aashadha Shukla Paksha Dwitiya. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Krishna
ग्रीष्म (Grishma) [Summer]	Aani Uthiram	Aani Uthiram: Aani Uthiram is a South Indian festival day when the Aani Thirumanjanam (Maha Abhisekham) is performed on Lord Nataraja in the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple. Aani Uthiram falls on the day when the Uthiram nakshatra is in ascendancy in the Tamil month of Aani. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva
वर्षा (Varsha) [Monsoon]	आषाढ पूर्णिमा (Aashadha Poornima) (Jun - Jul)	Guru Poornima: Guru Poornima is the day in which one's Guru or spiritual preceptor is adored with devotion. The Guru Stotram says that the Guru is Brahma, Guru is Vishnu and Guru is Maheshwara. The Guru is the link taking the Jivatman towards the Paramatman. Guru Poornima is also known as Vyasa Poornima, the day in which the great sage Vyasa is worshipped. Sage Vyasa classified the Vedas and made them more accessible to humankind. Guru Poornima falls on Aashadha Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Gurudeva
वर्षा (Varsha) [Monsoon]	Aadi Pooram	Aadi Pooram: Aadi Pooram is a South Indian festival day when Shakti is worshipped. This is also the day when the birth of Andal is observed with grandeur in the Srivilliputhur Temple, the birthplace of Andal. Aadi Pooram falls when Pooram nakshatra is in ascendancy in the Tamil month of Aadi.

श्रावण (Shravana) - (Aavani) (Simha) (Jul - Aug)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
वर्षा (Varsha) [Monsoon]	Shravana Shukla Paksha, last Fri before Shravana Poornima (Jul - Aug)	Varalakshmi Vrata: Varalakshmi Vrata is a vrata (religious practice) observed by worshipping Devi Lakshmi and seeking Her blessings for prosperity and progeny. This vrata is performed by married women for the well-being of their family. Varalakshmi Vrata falls on the last Friday before Shravana Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Lakshmi
वर्षा (Varsha) [Monsoon]	श्रावण पूर्णिमा (Shravana Poornima) (Jul - Aug)	Hayagriva Jayanti: Hayagriva Jayanti is the day in which the appearance of Hayagriva Avatara of Lord Vishnu is celebrated. The Hayagriva Avatara rescued the Vedas from demon Hayagriva. Hayagriva Jayanti falls on Shravana Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu

भाद्रपद (Bhadrapada) - (Purattasi) (Kanni) (Aug - Sep)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद कृष्णपक्ष प्रतिपद् (Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Pratipad) (Aug - Sep)	Gayatri Japam: Gayatri Japam is the auspicious day to chant the sacred Gayatri Mantra. Hindus, specially Brahmins observe this day by chanting the Gayatri Mantra with devotion. Gayatri Japam falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Pratipad. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Gayatri
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद कृष्णपक्ष अष्टमी (Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami) (Aug - Sep)	Krishna Janmashtami: Krishna Janmashtami is the day in which the birth of Sri Krishna is celebrated. Sri Krishna is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Sri Krishna was born to father Vasudeva and mother Devaki in the prison of Kamsha. Krishna Janmashtami falls on Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha Ashtami. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Krishna
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद शुक्लपक्ष चतुर्थी (Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturthi) (Aug - Sep)	Ganesh Chaturthi: Ganesh Chaturthi is the day in which the birth of Sri Ganesha is celebrated. On this day Sri Ganesha was resurrected by Lord Shiva by putting an elephant's head and making him the first deity to be worshipped. Ganesh Chaturthi falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturthi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Ganesha
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद शुक्लपक्ष पञ्चमी (Bhadrapaha Shukla Paksha Panchami) (Aug - Sep)	Rishi Panchami: Rishi Panchami is the day in which the ancient Rishis (specially the Saptarshis) are remembered with reverence. Men and women normally fast on this day. Rishi Panchami falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Panchami.
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद शुक्लपक्ष अष्टमी (Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Ashtami) (Aug - Sep)	Radha Ashtami: Radha Ashtami is the day in which the birth of Sri Radha is celebrated. Radha Ashtami falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Ashtami. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Radharani
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद शुक्लपक्ष द्वादशी (Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Dwadashi) (Aug - Sep)	Vamana Jayanti: Vamana Jayanti is the day in which the appearance of Sri Vamana is celebrated. Sri Vamana is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu who went to the sacrifice of king Bali, assumed the form of Trivikrama Avatara and got back the kingdom of Indra deva. Vamana Jayanti falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Dwadasi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद शुक्लपक्ष चतुर्दशी (Bhaadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi) (Aug - Sep)	Ananta Chaturdashi: Ananta Chaturdashi is the day in which Sri Vishnu is worshipped. Ananta Chaturdashi falls on the Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha Chaturdashi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	भाद्रपद पूर्णिमा (Bhaadrapada Poornima) (Aug - Sep)	Uma Maheshwar Vrata: Uma Maheshwar Vrata is observed by married couples by worshipping Shiva-Parvati, for a long and happy married life. Uma Maheshwar Vrata falls on Bhadrapada Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva - Stotras of Devi Parvati

आश्विन (Aashwina) - (Aippasi) (Tula) (Sep - Oct)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	आश्विन शुक्लपक्ष प्रतिपद् - नवमी (Aashwina Shukla Paksha first nine days) (Sep - Oct)	Sharadiya Navaratri: Sharadiya Navaratri is the nine days in which Devi is invoked and worshipped for Her grace. In West Bengal, Devi Durga is worshipped with great relgious fervour. In many parts of India, Devi Mahalakshmi and Devi Mahasaraswati is also worshipped during specific days. Sharadiya Navaratri falls on the first nine days of the Aashwina Shukla Paksha. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Parvati
शरद् (Sharad) [Autumn]	आश्विन पूर्णिमा (Aashwina Poornima) (Sep - Oct)	Kojagari Lakshmi Puja: Kojagari Lakshmi Puja is the day in which Devi Lakshmi is worshipped. This worship is specially prevalent in West Bengal. Kojagari Lakshmi Puja falls on Aashwina Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Lakshmi

कार्त्तिक (Kartika) - (Karttikai) (Vrishchika) (Oct - Nov)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	कार्त्तिक कृष्णपक्ष चतुर्दशी (Kartika Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi) (Oct - Nov)	Naraka Chaturdashi: Naraka Chaturdashi is the day in which the demon Narakashura was vanquished by Sri Krishna. Naraka Chaturdashi falls on Kartika Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Krishna
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	कार्त्तिक अमावास्या (Kartika Amavashya) (Oct - Nov)	Deepavali - Kali Puja: Deepavali is the festival of Light. In West Bengal Devi Kali is worshipped on this day. Deepavali falls on Kartika Amavasya. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Kali
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	कार्त्तिक शुक्लपक्ष षष्ठी (Kartika Shukla Paksha Shasthi) (Oct - Nov)	Skanda Shasthi: Skanda Shasthi is the day in which the victory of Sri Skanda over demon Surapadman (after a terrible six-day battle) is celebrated. Skanda Shasthi falls on Kartika Shukla Paksha Shasthi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Murugan
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	कार्त्तिक शुक्लपक्ष षष्ठी (Kartika Shukla Paksha Shasthi) (Oct - Nov)	Chhath Puja: Chhath Puja is the festival when the Sun God (Surya) is worshipped for sustaining the lives of living beings on earth. Chhath Puja falls on the Kartika Shukla Paksha Shasthi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Surya
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	कार्त्तिक शुक्लपक्ष द्वादशी (Kartika Shukla Paksha Dwadashi) (Oct - Nov)	Tulasi Vivaha: Tulasi Vivaha is the day in which the ceremonial marriage of Devi Tulasi with Sri Vishnu is celebrated. Tulasi Vivaha normally falls on Kartika Shukla Paksha Dwadashi. Refer to: - Stotras of Devi Tulasi
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	कार्त्तिक पूर्णिमा (Kartika Poornima) (Oct - Nov)	Kartika Poornima: Kartika Poornima is the day in which Lord Shiva killed the Tripurasuras and destroyed their cities. Lord Shiva danced the great Tandava dance during this destruction. This day is celebrated as Deepavali or festival of Light by burning oil lamps. Kartika Poornima festival falls on Kartika Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva

अग्रहायण (Agrahayana) - (Margazhi) (Dhanur) (Nov - Dec)
Season (Ritu)	Masa & Paksha	Festival
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	अग्रहायण कृष्णपक्ष अष्टमी (Agrahayana Krishna Paksha Ashtami) (Nov - Dec)	Bhairava Ashtami: Bhairava Ashtami (Kala Bhairava Jayanti) is the day which celebrates the birth of Sri Kala Bhairava. Bhairava Ashtami falls on Agrahayana Krishna Paksha Ashtami. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	अग्रहायण शुक्लपक्ष एकादशी (Agrahayana Shukla Paksha Ekadashi) (Nov - Dec)	Vaikuntha Ekadashi: Vaikuntha Ekadashi is the day in which Sri Vishnu is worshipped. The devotees observe a fast during this worship. Vaikuntha Ekadashi falls on the Agrahayana Shukla Paksha Ekadashi. Refer to: - Stotras of Sri Vishnu
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	अग्रहायण पूर्णिमा (Agrahayana Poornima) (Nov - Dec)	Dattatreya Jayanti: Dattatreya Jayanti is the day when the birth of Sri Dattatreya is celebrated. Dattatreya was born from Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva in the ashrama of sage Atri and Sati Anusuiya. Dattatreya Jayanti falls on Agrahayana Poornima.
हेमन्त (Hemanta) [Pre Winter]	Agrahayana Shuklapaksha when Arudra Nakshatra presides, normally on Poornima) (Nov - Dec)	Arudra Darshanam: Arudra Darshanam is the day in which the Cosmic dance of Lord Shiva is celebrated. Arudra Darshanam falls on Agrahayana Shukla Paksha, when the Arudra Nakshatra presides which normally falls on Poornima. Refer to: - Stotras of Shiva

Festivals by Deities:

Initial:
Ganesha - Hanuman - Gurudeva - Gayatri

Tridevas:
1. Brahma
2. Vishnu - Narasimha - Rama - Krishna
3. Shiva

Tridevis:
1. Lakshmi
2. Saraswati
3. Durga (Parvati)

Others:
Murugan - Surya - Ganga - Tulasi

Final:
Brahman

Bharatavarsha - The Land of Gods and Sages:

1. Stotras
2. Scriptures
3. Pilgrimages
4. Festivals
5. Saints: Ramakrishna - Vivekananda - Ramana
6. Sadhana
7. Sanskrit
8. Nature